The Royale Food & Spirits

Visited the Royale for the debate that aired on Tuesday. This place has been on my list for a bit so it was nice to finally go! Knowing they were busy, they still did a great job getting us ordered and our food and drinks to us by a realistic / reasonable time. The hummus plate was great and my partner really liked the ceviche and gyro wrap. I sipped on the violet mango CBD seltzer which was a great way to vibe out. The interior was cute and the patio was great! I will go back to enjoy their patio, for sure.

Can't believe I've never heard of The Royale! Their fried brussels sprouts with tempeh and General Tso sauce were absolutely delicious—perfectly balanced flavors. The place has a charming vibe, and the outdoor fire pit is a cozy spot to relax before dinner.

We arrived in town really late on a Saturday night and we were really excited to try the food here. We had missed on the website were it says they only serve food until 10pm, which it totally says on there, we just missed it. Heather was so welcoming that we decided to stay for a drink. She suggested the Goat Chips with Curry Dipping Sauce as a snack option available at that time of night. She also gave us a number of other recommendations in the area where we may be able to grab some food that late. She was so fantastic at mixing drinks and had such a an awesome personality, that we ended up just staying there and having several drinks and a few baskets of Chips with the fancy Curry Sauce. That sauce is magic. The next day we decided that it was such a great time the night before and the menu was so intriguing that we would go for lunch. Heather was there again showing her amazing skills at drink mixing. We ordered the Beet Reuben, Jack Fruit Tacos, and Spinach Mushroom Pakoras, along with many more drinks. Everything was amazing. The Pakoras are on the Specials menu and I really hope they move them to the regular menu as they were absolutely delightful. I giggled with joy with every bite. So we clearly had to order more of those too. The atmosphere was fun, inviting, and creatively stimulating. With the great music playing, awesome artwork on the walls by Dana Smith, delicious food and drinks, and overall awesomeness of the place, I am happy to say we have a new favorite place in St. Louis. We have also named Heather our favorite Bartender in St. Louis!

Locally famous for a reason. We just visited and their Holiday Cheer rivals the pop-ups we have been to this year. The Eggnog puts enough hair on your face that you’ll be ready for your Santa costume.

Greatly enjoyed our dinner and drink here. The food and service were outstanding. The fire pits outside were wonderful. Nice landscaping. A few issues that could be better: parking is street parking on a side street and accessibility. While there is a ramp to the front door, there are no tables in the inside dining room that can accommodate a person in a wheelchair. Also the higher chairs and tables are a challenge to those with balance issues and those who use other mobility devices such as a cane or walker. The prices seemed about $2-$3 higher for items that are at other similar establishments. I think we will return, but we will need to plan and gauge our finances accordingly.

So very glad this gem was suggested to us by a local! And we were very lucky to hit a quieter time in the afternoon following a lovey Botanical Garden visit. Such a unique twist of offerings and most, if not vegetarian already, could be adjusted to vegan and GF choices. The food was excellent, the mocktails delicious! A gorgeous outdoor patio with a most artistic fire pit to enjoy the S’mores dessert. I will be back as I can’t wait to try another menu choice!

We went to a happy hour for a friend who is leaving our workplace in a few days. The happy hour lasted for over three😄😄. The food we ordered was very good. MJ had brisket. I had a griddle burger. We were served by the owner, who was very nice. We ate outside. The weather was nice and music was playing. We will be going again.

The Royale is a great place for adults only or families. Larger groups might find it difficult when it's too cold to sit outside. We really liked the Pokora (app) and drinks; Irish coffee & "?" Raccoon. If you're lucky, Pat, owner's dad, will be there spreading good cheer. He made a good experience great, making us feel like we were in our own family neighborhood. I'm looking forward to going back to show friends.